Harnois Energies, a known distributor of petroleum, propane and lubricants, in Canada is taking a step towards sustainability by being the first company in the country to order Peterbilt 579 trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells. With a focus on reducing carbon emissions from its fleet the company has purchased five of these vehicles demonstrating its commitment to embracing eco energy options. The upcoming arrival of these hydrogen powered trucks in 2026 represents a moment for Harnois Energies and the future of transportation in Canada.
In a statement Serge Harnois, the CEO of Harnois Energies shared his excitement about the initiative saying, “This exciting project allows our company to start transitioning to transportation methods and highlights the promising future of green hydrogen in Quebec. This investment aligns perfectly with our goal of providing energy solutions for vehicles.” This decision by Harnois Energies showcases their dedication to practices and their efforts to make an impact on the energy and transportation industries.
The adoption of hydrogen powered Peterbilt 579 trucks is part of a strategy, by Harnois Energies to shift towards environmentally friendly alternatives.
Harnois Energies is making strides towards a future by setting up a network of charging stations and its own hydrogen fuel station. Their goal is to transition, to hydrogen powered vehicles and lead the way for others in the industry. Paccar, the parent company of Peterbilt has also declared plans to introduce hydrogen powered trucks in Canada and the United States. These trucks, slated for mass production from 2025 will feature Toyota Gen 2 hydrogen fuel cell modules. In Canada Loblaw has ordered five Kenworth hydrogen trucks for its fleet joining Harnois Energies in promoting transportation solutions.
Apart from investing in hydrogen powered trucks Harnois Energies has gone a step further by launching Quebecs accessible green hydrogen station on Wilfred Hamel Boulevard in Quebec City. Through collaborations with the government, Alstom and HTEC Harnois Energies is contributing to transportation by producing green hydrogen, for North Americas inaugural passenger train powered by this eco friendly fuel source.
This innovative project highlights the companys commitment, to driving the adoption of energy across areas of the transportation sector.
Being the pioneer company to secure hydrogen powered Peterbilt 579 trucks Harnois Energies is at the forefront of promoting an eco friendly and sustainable future. By embracing hydrogen fuel cell technologys potential they are not reducing their footprint but also showcasing the practicality of green hydrogen in Quebec and other regions. With these trucks set to arrive in 2026 Harnois Energies is setting itself up as a leader, in the industry motivating others to join in striving for a greener and more sustainable transportation industry.
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